Friday afternoon our FMS teachers spent valuable time learning alongside our Instructional Coach, Dawn Meitler. Teachers explored practical AI tools to support instruction and collaborated on Building Thinking Classroom strategies to deepen student engagement. A great example of continuous learning and innovation in action!

#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp #InstructionalCoaching #BuildingThinkingClassrooms #AIinEducation #StudentCenteredLearning
21 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
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building thinking classrooms
building thinking classrooms
building thinking classrooms
💚 Thank You, Officer Schrems! 💚

Today marks Officer Schrems’ last day serving at Freeland Middle School and in our school district. We are incredibly grateful for his dedication, support, and commitment to keeping our students and staff safe. His presence has made a positive impact on our school community, and he will truly be missed.

Thank you, Officer Schrems, for all you’ve done for Freeland Middle School. We wish you nothing but the best in your next chapter! 👮‍♂️👏

#ThankYou #SchoolResourceOfficer #FreelandPride #TalonsUp
22 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Officer Schrems

📣 Reminder, Families!
We have a half day tomorrow, and there will be no school on Monday.
Thank you, and enjoy the extended weekend! 😊

#TalonsUp

22 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Half Day Reminder
🦅 Falcons Stay Soaring! 🦅
Another week, another round of lunch trivia—and once again our students rose to the challenge! 🧠
Congrats to this week’s winners on their SOAR slips and this social media spotlight!
#FalconsFlyHigh #TalonsUp
23 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
trivia champions
Show your support for one of our Freeland Middle School students—Cash’s mascot design is in the running to represent the Michigan Arsenal Football team!

Voting is open through Friday, January 16, and everyone can vote three times. Here’s how:

📸 Instagram: Comment “Option C” → https://www.instagram.com/p/DTRJKK3jVgJ/

👍 Facebook: Comment “Option C” → https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1TyyK2MgDu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📧 Email: Send your vote for “Option C” → info@michiganarsenal.com

📤 Share: Spread the word—share this post!

Every vote counts! Let’s get Cash to the top! 🔥

#FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
24 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
cash williams
🎉 The newest edition of The Talon is out!
Check out fresh stories, student highlights, and all the latest from FMS — straight from our newsroom.

📰 Click, read, enjoy!
👉 The Talon: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG7yNkWzBs/PW83AbcMJhBiJbDAXjaz4Q/edit

📅 Please note: Due to the start of a new semester, the next edition of The Talon will be published in February.

#FMSTalon #FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp
24 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
The Talon - FMS Student Newspaper
Congratulations to our Mind Games Monday winners from lunch yesterday! 🧠👏
Your critical thinking and positive choices earned you SOAR slips and a social media shout out. Keep challenging yourselves and SOARing every day! 🚀

#TalonsUp #FalconsFlyFar
25 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
mind games monday
🎉 Congratulations to Our Outstanding Middle School Writers!

We are proud to recognize Bella Gillis and Acelyn Woolard, who were honored as local winners of the VFW Patriots’ Pen Essay Contest this past Saturday.

The Patriots’ Pen contest encourages middle school students to think deeply about citizenship, patriotism, and their role in our democracy—and Bella and Acelyn rose to the challenge with thoughtful, powerful essays.

Their achievements were celebrated during a wonderful ceremony, and they represented FMS with pride. Congratulations to both students on this well-deserved honor! 👏

#PatriotsPen #TalonsUp #FreelandProud #FalconsFlyFar
26 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
bella gillis
acelyn woolard
The whole group.

🐠 AUDITIONS ARE HERE! 🐠
So many students have been asking—and it’s finally time to audition for Finding Nemo Jr.!

🎭 Auditions
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 FHS Auditorium

Interested students should complete the Audition Form linked below to sign up. 🎬 Video auditions are welcome and must be submitted by January 12 at 6:00 PM.

Audition Interest Form

Questions? Reach out to Miss Deschaine or Ms. Murray.

We can’t wait to see our students shine—just keep swimming! 🐢✨

29 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
finding nemo jr.
✨ New year. Fresh questions. Same Falcon focus. ✨
Lunch trivia is back and our Falcons kicked off the year in champion style! 🧠🦅
Congrats to yesterday’s winners on earning SOAR slips and this shout out on social media!
#FalconsFlyHigh #TalonsUp
30 days ago, Jennifer Thunberg
trivia champions
Welcome back, FMS students! 💚
We hope you had a restful and fun break. We’re excited to see you back and ready to start strong on Monday, January 5. Get some rest, set those alarms, and come back ready to learn, grow, and make great memories together. We can’t wait to see you!

#WelcomeBackFMS #FalconsFlyFar #TalonsUp #NewBeginnings #BackToSchool #StartStrong 💚
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Thunberg
welcome back

🐠 AUDITIONS ARE HERE! 🐠
So many students have been asking—and it’s finally time to audition for Finding Nemo Jr.!

🎭 Auditions
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 FHS Auditorium

Interested students should complete the Audition Form linked below to sign up. 🎬 Video auditions are welcome and must be submitted by January 12 at 6:00 PM.

Audition Interest Form

Questions? Reach out to Miss Deschaine or Ms. Murray.

We can’t wait to see our students shine—just keep swimming! 🐢✨

about 1 month ago, Jennifer Thunberg
finding nemo jr
🎉 Happy New Year from Freeland Middle School!
We hope our Falcons enjoyed a fun and restful break and are ready to soar into the new year!
📚 Students return on Monday, January 5 — we can’t wait to see everyone back in the halls!
Let’s make it an amazing year at FMS! 💚🦅✨
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Happy New Year
🎉❄️ Winter break may be here, but January is right around the corner, Falcons! 💚🤍
Check out the January Newsletter to see what’s coming up as we head back to FMS in the new year. 🦅
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/0cjbu

#TalonsUp #FMS #FalconsFlyFar
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Thunberg
January 2026 Newsletter Post
🏀 Let’s Go, Falcons! 🦅
Middle School Boys Basketball season tips off soon! 💚🤍
Tryouts begin Monday, January 5, 2026 in the MS Gym.

📅 7th Grade: 3:00–4:30 PM
📅 8th Grade: 4:30–6:00 PM

👉 Sign up in the MS Office!
✅ Don’t forget to complete your athletic registration at www.planeths.com

❓Questions? Call the Athletic Office at 989-695-5525.

Get ready to dribble, pass, and shoot your way into the season! 💪🏀
#FalconsFlyFar #FreelandAthletics #TalonsUp
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Boys Basketball Tryouts

🐠 AUDITIONS ARE HERE! 🐠
So many students have been asking—and it’s finally time to audition for Finding Nemo Jr.!

🎭 Auditions
📅 Friday, January 16
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 FHS Auditorium

Interested students should complete the Audition Form linked below to sign up. 🎬 Video auditions are welcome and must be submitted by January 12 at 6:00 PM.

Audition Interest Form

Questions? Reach out to Miss Deschaine or Ms. Murray.

We can’t wait to see our students shine—just keep swimming! 🐢✨

about 1 month ago, Jennifer Thunberg
finding nemo jr.
🎄 Merry Christmas from Freeland Middle School!
Wishing our FMS students and families a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the new year!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Merry Christmas
🎄✨ Holiday Spirit Week Champions! ✨🎄

As we are a few days into our winter break, we’re still smiling about the incredible energy our homerooms brought to Holiday Spirit Week! The creativity, teamwork, and green-and-white school pride made it the perfect way to wrap up the last few school days of 2025. 🏆

👏 3rd Place: Ms. Mehnert’s Homeroom
🥈 2nd Place: Ms. Atkinson’s Homeroom
🥇 1st Place: Mrs. Freel’s Homeroom

Thank you to all of our students and staff for spreading holiday cheer. We hope everyone is enjoying a well-deserved winter break! 💚🤍❄️

#HolidaySpiritWeek #SchoolPride #FalconsFlyFar #WinterBreak #TalonsUp
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Thunberg
spirit award winners

✨ Mr. Duby’s 7th Grade World History Spotlight! ✨
Last week, our students stepped into the shoes of historians, architects, and leaders as they presented the civilizations they designed from scratch! 🌍🏛️

From government systems and cultural traditions to geography and innovation, each group showcased incredible creativity and deep understanding of what makes a civilization thrive. We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and imagination!

Great job, 7th graders — the future of world history is in good hands! 👏🔥
#WorldHistory #StudentCreativity #TalonsUp #FalconsFlyFar

about 2 months ago, Jennifer Thunberg
world history civilization presentations
world history civilization presentations
world history civilization presentations
world history civilization presentations
world history civilization presentations
world history civilization presentations
🥳🎶 Another Friday, another victory—and a first-time win! Congratulations to our FMS Lunch Champion who nailed Name That Tune for the very first time! 🏆 They walked away with SOAR slips, bragging rights, and this spotlight on social media 💚🤍. Who’s ready to take the crown next week? 👑🦅 #TalonsUp #FalconsFlyFar #FMSTunes
about 2 months ago, Jennifer Thunberg
Name that Tune